Canada must move quickly to stand up for democracy in Hong Kong, activists say


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Canada must move quickly to stand up for democracy in Hong Kong, activists say Aug 11, 2020 1:07 PM Copy Link OTTAWA — Activists say Canada must swiftly censure China’s ruling Communist Party over its crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong. Cherie Wong, executive director of Alliance Canada Hong Kong, urged Ottawa to work with other countries to invoke sanctions against Chinese officials for human rights violations. Wong warned MPs on the House of Commons special committee on Canada-China relations today there is “a short window to act” before Beijing completely shuts down freedom of movement in Hong Kong. Canada...